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MorningWood
02-11-2018, 11:38 PM
Don't leave it at 2.5, I can help modify it . I recommend a 3.5"upper and 3" lower. I like the vanjen hd clamps too! Would you get a 90mm tb for the v5 manifold? Ktuned is a good cost effective tb ( I don't recommend many others).

Well, i'm an idiot. It's already 3" in and out, I'm probably still going to do vanjen's instead of normal couplers. And probably still change the outlet to a 3.5
MorningWood
03-07-2018, 07:16 PM
Made some baby steps, my dual rail v5 Manifold showed up a week or so ago, and I was finally able to source a Ktuned 90mm throttle body (everywhere I tried to get one was backordered) These are the final piece's I needed before I can get my turbo kit started. That's still probably 3 weeks or so out from being dropped off but the progress is starting to show now.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4800/39971016474_cde3cfccd8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23U6UCs)

Also got my fuel pump bracket installed, I still need to order the pump/fittings though
MorningWood
03-22-2018, 06:43 PM
Well, a small update, finally got the hood on and got it pushed out into the driveway for a couple pictures before it was dropped off to have the turbo kit made.

I have the parts for the fuel system ordered (minus another set of injectors yet)

Still need to get the rear end installed which shouldn't be too hard, Get a wiring harness so I can start working on that. Order an AEM Dash, and decide on what suspension I want to run and order it.

The goal is to have it running by May if the turbo kit doesnt take too long.

I'd also like to get the front either painted or wrapped to match the bumper the raw aluminum looks like shit IMO. Here's how it sat before we dropped it off (in desperate need of a wash)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/793/40251581364_a13d7d6feb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24jTSN9)20180322_143845 (https://flic.kr/p/24jTSN9)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/793/40918905412_0e745bff60_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25kS5Zb)20180322_143822 (https://flic.kr/p/25kS5Zb)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/819/40918908202_7135d38a42_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25kS6Ph)20180322_143833 (https://flic.kr/p/25kS6Ph)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40251583644_e56a80a297_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24jTTts)20180322_143903 (https://flic.kr/p/24jTTts)
turbotalon1g
03-22-2018, 09:34 PM
That car is giving me a boner.
MorningWood
03-22-2018, 11:07 PM
That car is giving me a boner.

Haha thinking about what it'll hopefully do this summer is giving me a chub, I wish I had an aluminum rod 2.0 and a dog box and i'd really be excited!
C3L1CA
03-23-2018, 07:46 AM
Thing looks like a beast! Hopefully see it at the track making the passes you hope it makes!
SlowWhite
03-23-2018, 02:07 PM
Looks sick
Mark Leasure
03-23-2018, 03:42 PM
That thing is going to haul ass! Looks sick, looking foward for updates too!
MorningWood
03-23-2018, 05:19 PM
Thing looks like a beast! Hopefully see it at the track making the passes you hope it makes!

I know the 2.3 will hold me back a little bit, But all I want is an 8 this year

Looks sick

Thanks!

That thing is going to haul ass! Looks sick, looking foward for updates too!

Proving Grounds is going to need to work on their prep with all the cars that are going to be coming out swinging
Mark Leasure
03-25-2018, 10:40 AM
I know the 2.3 will hold me back a little bit, But all I want is an 8 this year



Thanks!



Proving Grounds is going to need to work on their prep with all the cars that are going to be coming out swinging


I wouldn't worry about the 2.3 holding you back. I ran my first eight second passes on a 2.3 stroker. If anything it'll help you get used to a lot larger Turbo, due to the extra displacement.